A Life Left Unresolved
Not long ago, I took New Years resolutions quite seriously. I found these lists helped give my life some direction, and Im probably living...
Stinging Lessons
During our 11 years of cruising and living aboard, my wife Theresa and I had a few close calls, but none involving the usual...
Best 2009 Sailing Calendars
For countless centuries, the sea has been inspiration and teacher for those who feel its pull—sailors and fishermen, poets and artists. The following collection...
Practical Sailors Picks for Summer Reading List
While you wont find any pulp fiction on Practical Sailors reading list this summer, some of our favorites are light enough for evening cockpit...
The Do-It-Yourself Dilemma
Every time we revisit our bottom paint test I have nightmares. One recurring theme is that my boat needs a haulout soon, but the...
Practical Sailor Book Review: Fireside Journeys for the Winter Months
Now that we’ve entered the full throes of winter, many of us must get our wind-and-water fix by the fireside. Whether searching for a...
Marine Gearhead Heaven
Practical Sailor readers, its fair to say, appreciate good gear. If you can't afford the best bilge pump, at least you want one of...
Recommended Reading for Fans of Nautical Non-Fiction
Practical Sailor contributors come from all walks of life. Some are cruisers. Some have circumnavigated. Some are renowned racers, and others still are boatyard...
If You Cant Take the Heat . . .
There eventually comes a time when Practical Sailors editor suddenly realizes he has picked the wrong person to lead a test. Such was the...
Making the Best Toddler Life Jacket with Harness
Last summer, Practical Sailor rounded up 13 life jackets for an infant or toddler under 50 pounds. We put them through a series of...
HOW TO BUY A CHEAP SAILBOAT – $20,000 or less!
Buying a sailboat on a budget of $20,000 is easy! Today we’re looking at a Pearson 31, a Hunter 31, a Bristol 29.9, and...
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Catalina 34 Used Boat Review
American sailboat manufacturers have had their highs and lows, and many have dropped right off the map. But Catalina has been going strong for...